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Casey’s Donates To TVFA

Casey’s Donates To TVFA

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Casey’s Donates To TVFA

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
The new Casey's, at 837 N. Broadway in Tecumseh, donated $500 to the Tecumseh Volunteer Firefighters Association (TVFA) Fund on Nov. 17. The TVFA President Richard Getchius said they will use it for new equipment.

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County Invests In Equipment

Suzie Campbell
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners is investing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds in new/upgraded equipment. Monday, Nov. 20 the board approved the purchase of a 2024 Chevrolet 3500 Silverado crew cab pickup ($53,219), a Kubota skid steer ($66,347.

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AGs Organized Crime Task Force Seizes Illegal Marijuana Plants

News Staff
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Only a week after seizing more than 36 tons of black-market marijuana in a single day, the Attorney General’s Organized Crime Task Force (OCTF) and Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) have made another major seizure, this time in Pottawatomie County.

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Shawnee Forward Launches New Way To Keep Dollars Local

News Staff
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Shawnee Forward is proud to implement the new Shop Shawnee eGift card program, a community-based digital gift card that makes it fun and easy to keep dollars local. The eGift cards can be purchased at Shawnee Forward’s gift card page, which includes a list of participating merchants.
Pictures with the Grinch in Dec. 2022. File photo

Pictures with the Grinch in Dec. 2022. File photo

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Grinchmas Returns Nov. 30, Cocoa Corner, Train Rides Added

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
The Second Annual Grinchmas Holiday Parade and Marching Band Contest is coming early this year. It will be creeping down the streets of Tecumseh on Nov. 30, due to the Shawnee Parade’s date change to Dec. 8, said Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kimberly Elliott in an email.
OBU President Receives Prestigious Curtis Vaughan Award

OBU President Receives Prestigious Curtis Vaughan Award

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OBU President Receives Prestigious Curtis Vaughan Award

News Staff
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Oklahoma Baptist University President Dr. Heath A. Thomas was chosen by Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary faculty and administration to receive the Curtis Vaughan Award for contribution to the study of Christian Scripture for the 20232024 academic year.
Tecumseh eighth-grade FFA members Emma Rodgers, McKenzie Benge and Madi Taron serve those attending the Tecumseh High School FFA Pig Roast on Nov. 17. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh eighth-grade FFA members Emma Rodgers, McKenzie Benge and Madi Taron serve those attending the Tecumseh High School FFA Pig Roast on Nov. 17. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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34th Annual THS Pig Roast Reaches Record Numbers

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
About 300 people filled the W.P. Wood/THS Alumni Center, Nov. 17, for the annual Tecumseh High School FFA Pig Roast. This is the second year for the event to return since the COVID-19 pandemic, said Agricultural Education Teacher and FFA Advisor Mara Carman.
Ron Arthur Found Guilty

Ron Arthur Found Guilty

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Ron Arthur Found Guilty

Suzie Campbell
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
It took the jury less than an hour to find former Shawnee Assistant Athletic Director Ron Arthur guilty of soliciting sexual conduct and communication with a minor using technology. The jury recommended five years and a $3,500 fine.